Arbeitsblatt: Reading test 11OS

English NW5 Unit 1 11OS Reading test: travel guide Name: Date: Points: 42 Punkte Grade: Read the instructions carefully. 5 1) Preparation: Match the definitions (a-f) with the vocabulary (1-6): 6 Points Vocabulary Definition 1. polluted (3) a. real or normal for place, not specifically for tourists 10 2. noodles (35) b. dirty from traffic or chemicals 3. alternative (45) c. fast 4. authentic (44) d. another way to do something 5. express (29) e. table where food or other things are sold in market 15 6. stand (37) f. long, thin food made from flour, water and eggs 2) Match the Bangkok landmarks and places with the descriptions. 6 Points 20 Wat Pho Khao San Road Sukhumvit Yaowarat Street Phra Kanong Chao Phraya a. place that you might see in the film The Beach b. place where local Thai people go c. an alternative route through the city 25 d. place to go for shopping and bars e. place to go for food f. an important sightseeing spot 3) Are the sentences true or false? 30 6 Points Tru a. One night is enough time to see Bangkok. b. c. Khao San Road is an authentic Thai area of the city. Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao San Road is. The river boat taxis often get stuck in traffic too. d. Fal se 1 English 5NW5 Unit 1 e. f. 11OS Taking the Skytrain is faster way to see the city than going by taxi. You need to choose where to eat carefully, as not everywhere is good. 4) Fill in the missing words. 35 7 Points a. Bangkok is Thailands . b. The climate in Bangkok is . c. Bangkok was voted the . 40 d. Whether you have lot of money or not, Bangkok is for everyone. e. The currency in Bangkok is . f. At the Wat Pho you can see . g. Bangkok is in Asia. 45 5) Answer the following questions. 12 Points a. Write two negative things about Bangkok. (2 P.) 50 b. When is the ideal time to visit Bangkok? (1 P.) i. Why is it the ideal time (3 reasons)? (3 P.) 55 ii. What are the disadvantages to go at this time of year (write 2)? (2 P.) c. What are two important things about exchanging currency in Bangkok? (2 P.) 60 d. If you have visited all the main sites, what activity is recommended by the author. Describe in two sentences. (2 P.) 65 2 English NW5 Unit 1 11OS 6) Vocabulary Explain the following words either in German or in English. 5 Points a. noisy (2): 70 b. declared (21): c. traffic jams (28): d. snake (40): e. abroad (71): 3 10English NW5 Unit 1 11OS Reading text: travel guide 75Whether youre travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, youre likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but its also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it longer stay? Bangkok is one of those cities that never gets old. No matter how many times 80youve been, youll always discover something new and exciting to see, do, and eat. Its got near perfect mix of food, culture, nightlife, shopping, and affordability thats unmatched anywhere in Southeast Asia. Weve traveled to Bangkok so many times over the years that it feels almost like second home. Such is the allure of the worlds most visited city for the last four 85years and running. It doesnt matter where youre from or what youre into. Bangkok will have something for you. If youre visiting Thailand for the first time, then hope this comprehensive Bangkok travel guide can help you plan your trip. Bangkok at glance Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and its biggest city by far. Its top tourist 90destination which is consistently ranked among the worlds most visited cities. In fact, so popular and beloved is Bangkok that it was voted the Worlds Best City by Travel Leisure magazine readers for four consecutive years. Spend few days there and youll understand why. Bangkoks myriad attractions make it appealing to diverse demographic of 95tourists. Are you into shopping? There are plenty of markets and shopping malls like Chatuchak Market and Siam Square to keep you busy. Do you like cultural attractions? If so, then you can spend the day exploring the Old City and its mustsee sights like the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Pho. If good food is your thing, then youll be pleased to know that CNN declared Bangkok as the worlds best 100street food city. And dont let budget concerns scare you away either. You can thrive on Khaosan Road, the backpacking capital of the universe, for as little as USD 10-15 day.In short, Bangkok has something for everyone. Its an exciting, affordable city thats much more than your gateway into Thailand. For many travelers, its the 105destination. How to get around Bangkoks traffic can be nightmare. Sure, you can easily take taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express 110boat river taxi or longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market. Where to eat 115The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from 120the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands. 4 English NW5 Unit 1 11OS What to do After youve seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch snake 125yourself if you want to! Where to stay The Khao San Road was famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprios character in the film The Beach stayed there. But its noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative 130place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. Its not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes. Best time to visit Bangkok Like Manila, Bangkok enjoys tropical climate so its warm year round with just 135two seasons – rainy and dry. The dry season is from November-April while the rainy season is from MayOctober. March-May are typically the hottest months while August and September experience the most rainy days. Because of the dry and cooler climate, November-February is considered the ideal time to visit Bangkok. 140However, its also peak season so expect higher prices during that time. NOV-FEB: Climate-wise, this is the ideal time to visit Bangkok. Its cooler, it rains less, and it isnt as humid. Its also the height of tourist season so expect bigger crowds and slightly higher prices overall. MAR-MAY: These are the hottest months in Bangkok. The temperature often 145exceeds 40C (104F) so it isnt the most comfortable time to visit. However, Songkran or the Thai New Year happens every April. This three-day festival turns the city into big water fight, making it fun time to be in Bangkok. JUN-OCT: The rainy season in Bangkok typically begins in June and lasts till the 150beginning of November. This is considered the low season in Bangkok. Where to exchange currency The unit of currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). read that SuperRich offers some of the best exchange rates in Bangkok and it seems to be true. exchanged small amount of currency at Suvarnabhumi Airport and 155got rate of 31.28. Later that same day, got rate of 33.05 at SuperRich branch. suggest changing small amount at the airport, no more than USD 100, just to get you into the city. You can then change the rest at SuperRich. Follow this link for list of SuperRich branches. 160If youre worried about bringing too much foreign currency with you, then an alternative would be to withdraw THB from an ATM. The rates are comparable. Just be sure to let your bank that you plan on using your ATM card abroad so you dont run into any problems. In my experience, my ATM card works in some machines but not in others. 15 5